‘Vulnerable families are being tricked out of their rented homes by private security guards dressed like court bailiffs, a charity has warned.’
The Guardian, 4th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A former BBC radio presenter in jail for stalking has been banned from contacting two more people.’
BBC News, 1st June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Sexual harassment in the workplace has attracted growing concern globally over the past five years. The House of Commons Women and Equalities Select Committee (WESC) inquiry in July 2018 triggered a parliamentary debate around the need for stricter duties for employers to prevent unwanted sexual behaviour at work. In parallel, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has prioritised tackling sexual misconduct in law firms and recent changes to its Codes of Conduct emphasise the expectation on firms to foster a culture of zero tolerance to counter-inclusive behaviours, including sexual misconduct.’
Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog, 23rd May 2023
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
‘An IT worker sued her “rich and powerful” boss for sexual harassment after mistaking “xx” in his email as code for wanting kisses and his initials for “A Jumbo Genital”.’
The Independent, 18th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Police chiefs have issued the first official assessment of violence against women and girls in the UK, placing such offences on the same footing as terrorism and serious organised crime. The 230-page intelligence document outlining the crimes that pose the greatest threats to women and girls has been shared with all forces by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).’
The Guardian, 18th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A 34-year-old man has been banned from making sexual comments in public to any woman in England and Wales.’
The Independent, 16th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The confidentiality of NHS medical records has been thrown into doubt after a “stalker” hospital doctor accessed and shared highly sensitive information about a woman who had started dating her ex-boyfriend, despite not being involved in her care.’
The Guardian, 14th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A paralegal at a London law firm was unfairly dismissed over unpaid wages, subjected to disability discrimination and harassed on the basis of her sex, an employment tribunal has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 26th April 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Updated guidance on controlling behaviour published by the Crown Prosecution Service today emphasises the need for prosecutors to closely scrutinise the actions of a suspect, who can often take steps to disrupt or mislead criminal proceedings.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 24th April 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘A police force was wrong to dismiss as vexatious freedom of information requests from a disgraced former MP, an appeal has ruled. Overturning a decision by the information commissioner, the Information Rights Tribunal reminded South Yorkshire Police that the way to avoid being chased for missing a deadline is not to miss it in the first place.’
Law Society's Gazette, 21st April 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The business lobby group the CBI is in turmoil as allegations of sexual misconduct have been made against some of its employees.’
BBC News, 19th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The RAF is a “boys’ club” where sexual harassment, misogyny and homophobia are rife, says a female ex-corporal who was sexually assaulted while serving.’
BBC News, 14th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Manchester Arena bomb survivors have filed landmark legal action against a conspiracy theorist who claims the attack was faked.’
BBC News, 3rd April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man has been jailed for harassing and sending racist and misogynistic messages to his MP.’
The Independent, 22nd March 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Ikea UK has made an agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to improve its sexual harassment policies and practices after a complaint by a former employee.’
The Guardian, 23rd March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A Christian preacher who was found guilty of harassing a transgender woman by calling her a “man” and “gentleman” has had his conviction quashed.’
BBC News, 9th March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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